For an organization dedicated to telling the stories of others, a company in the business of getting out the the word about ideas, establishments and developments, it’s odd to be in the position of reporting about The Times.

So forgive the uncomfortable self-reference as we share the news that The Times was inducted into the MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame as “Distinguished Corporation of the Year” during ceremonies in April.

In February, nominated by civil rights pioneer Edith Savage Jennings, The Times received The Family Life Center Humanitarian Award for 2014.

“The paper’s daily accounts of local charitable activities, its news coverage, its editorial essays, its photography, its own fundraising campaigns in support of organizations who care for the welfare of families and children, encourage others’ generosity and, by example, guide us to needed good works,” says a beautifully written tribute from the Family Life Center.

Most recently, the Meals on Wheels of Trenton/Ewing board of directors chose The Times of Trenton as the corporate award recipient of the 2014 Ed and Ellen Baker Award.

That honor was bestowed last week.

We’re thankful for the applause; however, we are merely rendering, as faithfully as possible, a reflection of the community.

Generosity was the theme of that picture during the 2013 Holiday Appeal for Meals on Wheels of Trenton/Ewing. Through individual donations of a few dollars to large corporate contributions, the appeal raised more than $57,000 to help in that good work.

The success of the appeal, stretching back for decades, has depended entirely on the kindness of the community.

And you have never failed. Even in the depths of the Great Recession, you have found a few dollars to help those who need a hand.

That’s a story we never tire of telling.

There is another opportunity for that wonderful synthesis of altruism and advocacy with the Times-Kiwanis Camp Fund. With a goal of raising $25,000, that effort makes it possible for youngsters in need to experience camping. For some, it will be their first time out of the city.

As a part of the community and as a vehicle for the words, thoughts and deeds of that community, The Times takes its responsibility seriously.

Publisher Sheila Gallagher-Montone, editor Matt Dowling, all the reporters, photographers, editors, ad representatives and others who make the paper and its online presence possible are honored and humbled by the recent recognition.

And we pledge to continue a 125-year tradition of service to the communities we cover.